WW2 BRITISH SMATCHETT FIGHTING KNIFE

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Military Knives
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WW2 BRITISH SMATCHETT FIGHTING KNIFE

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WW2 BRITISH SMATCHETT FIGHTING SHORT SWORD. This massive specialty edged weapon was developed by William E. Fairbairn who along with Edward Anthony Sykes whom together also developed the Fairbairn (F-S) Sykes Fighting Knife. The Smatchett was issued to the Commando Brigades as was the F-S Knife.
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